SECRET CINEMA launches #LOVEREFUGEES protest in solidarity with Syrian and other migrants, calling for donations towards free film screenings in refugee camps, starting with Calais.

Now, though, it is turning its attention to the refugee crisis in Europe with special fund raising screenings around the world this Saturday, September 12.

The new Secret Cultural Protest takes place under the hashtag #LOVEREFUGEES.

Secret Cinema is seeking to raise funds towards financing mobile film screenings in refugee camps across Europe towards the goal of "establishing a cultural dialogue and stimulus." The camp at Calais will be the first to benefit with a simultaneous screening on September 12.

"We are building a makeshift cinema in the Calais Refugee camp for this event and with your support, we want to build further cinemas in camps worldwide, screening a wide cultural programme for both adults and children," says Secret Cinema.

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"Standing in solidarity with the tragic plight of refugees in the biggest crisis since the Second World War," the statement continues, "We are building a makeshift cinema in the Calais Refugee camp for this event and with your support, we want to build further cinemas in camps worldwide, screening a wide cultural programme for both adults and children.

"We will send a powerful message to those that need to listen and ask you to join us in large numbers."

The inaugural series of screenings will take place simultaneously this Saturday September 12 at 7pm. The UK, France Japan, Kenya and Tunisia are confirmed as the first host countries.

As well as buying tickes for the actual screenings, Secret Cinema is asking anyone who wants to join the Secret Cultural Protest to donate what they can towards the cause.

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More than two thousand people are estimated to be camping in the forests at Calais

More than two thousand migrants are estimated to be camping in the forests outside Calais in the hope of reaching the UK.

The London screening will support the Refugee Council (UK Registered Charity no. 10145760).

Other screenings around the world will support their own nominated local charities.

Secret cinema is also asking local organisations, artists and members of the public to get in touch if they wish to set up their own screenings in support of the initiative.